This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Detroit Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Joins Elite Company Against Guardians . The Detroit Tigers were able to sweep their series against the Cleveland Guardians with their ace on the mound.

Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was added Sunday to the American League team for the All-Star Game. Pitchers and reserves were announced Sunday for both leagues for the game July 15 in Atlanta. Three Tigers were revealed as fan-elected starters on Wednesday — second baseman Gleyber Torres, and outfielders Riley Greene and Javy Baez.

The Detroit Tigers have one of the most dominant pitchers over the past two seasons in Tarik Skubal. He won the AL Cy Young Award in 2024, and in 2025, he's on track to surpass his incredible award-winning 2024 season.